Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, NYC, October 29-30, 2025https://cdfam.com/nyc-2025/

Organization:

CORE studio | Thornton Tomasetti

Presenter:

Sergey Pigach

Engineering Intelligence: Practical Applications of AI in Structural Engineering Practice

Presentation Abstract

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant future. It is actively shaping how structural engineers work, collaborate, and innovate. This session offers a practical look into how Thornton Tomasetti’s CORE studio is advancing AI integration within the firm, with a focus on real-world tools and workflows that enhance engineering practice. Attendees will explore the firm’s hands-on experimentation with generative models, domain-specific co-pilots, and applications of agentic workflows, as well as strategies for cross-disciplinary collaboration that ensure AI tools align with engineering priorities. The presentation will also share lessons learned in promoting firmwide adoption, cultivating technical fluency, and building an inclusive innovation culture that empowers all team members to contribute to AI-driven transformation.

Speaker Bio

Sergey Pigach is a Senior Associate Applications Engineer at CORE studio | Thornton Tomasetti. Sergey’s work builds on his architectural training by bridging the domains of technology and design, driving him to develop computational tools for architects, designers, and engineers. Since joining CORE studio he has worked on desktop and web-based projects including Swarm, a cloud compute solution for Grasshopper; ShapeDiver, a desktop client integration following a merger; and—most recently—Cortex, CORE Studio’s new MLOps platform.

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